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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.40, 19,713.25 and 12,304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.40, 19,713.25 and 12,304.53 is: 16,965.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.40 : 19,713.25 = 12,304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.40/19,713.25 = 12,304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.40x = 19,713.25 × 12,304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.40x = 242,562,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,562,276.02/14,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.48

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